Chapter 44: Kyoto mission.

*Kuoh university campus*

Right now, we are having the last class in the afternoon, both Alex and I are taking it rather leisurely, compare to the other students who are desperate to take notes of everything on the chalk-filled black board.

As we are listening to the lesson…

"Umm, is Takeru Silver-san and Alex Nash-san here?"

A young woman in secretary uniform asked while standing at the door.

"That will be us", I said as I raised my hand.

"Yes. Professor, can I borrow those two? The Principal requested them to be available."

"Oh, please, I don't mind.", said the young professor who is the lecturer of this class.

We get out of our seats and carry our belongings towards the door.

"Silver-san, Nash-san, please follow me.", said the secretary.

"Hey Vergil, why are we heading for the Principal's office?", asked Alex in a small voice as we followed the secretary.

"No idea, it's not like I've been to that office much. We'll see when we arrived there."

We walked for a good while through the grounds of the campus, before stopped at the center building of the University, where the staff and lecturers worked when they aren't in class. We took the elevator to the highest floor, which is the 20th floor. There's only one door with extravagant decorations and ornaments on that floor - which is the door to the Principal's office.

"Headmaster, they're here", said the Secretary as she moves to the right of the large working desk at the center of the room.

"Yes, thank you"

The words were spoken by a rather young voice. As the chair turned around, the one who is sitting on it… wasn't the usual Principal I met.

The Headmaster that I know is a wise elderly man in his early 70s, not so far off from the image of Tomiya-hakase.

But this new one, he is a young, handsome man in this 20s. he has silver hair that is darker than mine, and his eyes are purple. He is wearing a black suit with also purple tie, and a purple beret hat on his head.

"Welcome, please, sit down.", he said with a smile.

We took our seat and received the tea delivered by the secretary.

"You two must be wondering why I called you two here,", said the new Principle.

I'm more wondering about the old Principal, did he retire? Why aren't there any notices?

"Oh, if you are worried about the previous Headmaster, he made an emergency retirement earlier this morning."

The new one answered my question, as if he has read my thoughts.

Wait…

This guy's voice is… awfully familiar…

…

!

Vergil-san. Can you hear me? I am the Vice-Governor of Grigori, Shemhaza.

…

I see…

Also, that appearance… and that hat…

Yup, it's him.

"Back to the point…"

"Why don't just skip the play already?", I said.

"Takeru?", asked a confused Alex.

The young man then makes a confused face, before smiling again.

"I don't get what you mean.", he said.

Trying to play dumb huh…

It's no use.

"Your play would have played out, had you not made two mistakes.".

I say it as I put up 2 fingers.

"One: None of the previous Principals have ever made an emergency retirement without a single notification beforehand. A ceremony of position transferal needs to take place before the new Principal can officially take the office. In the case of health-related problems, no matter what, the students must be informed. And knowing the previous Principal, I know him well enough to not have a disease so bad that he needs to make an emergency retirement.", I said thoroughly as I put down one finger.

Yes… I did read this University's history… to kill some time.

"Second: If you're going to disguise yourself, then make sure to change your whole appearance, demeanor and voice as well. My memory isn't that dull to not remember who I've interacted in the past. Especially, the ones who I recently talk with. So get to the point, Vice-Governor of Grigori, Shemhaza"

I put down the remaining finger.

"…"

The young man, or Shemhaza, was silence for a short while, before giving us a bitter smile.

"As expected from the Son of Sparda, nothing can slip through your mind so easily.", he said.

He then held his hand out.

"It's okay, he meant no harm"

Alex and I look behind to see the Secretary was in a battle stance, her hand is primed with demonic aura bullets.

Hmm… prepared for anything, a good mindset. And she uses Demonic power, that means she's a devil.

So they have already reach this level of cooperation huh…

A good sign of the Alliance at work.

"You're unbelievable, as usual", said Alex as he also gives a bitter smile.

Whatever.

"So what do you call us here for? It can't be just some random university related things, right?", I asked.

"Indeed. Actually, We, the Gigori, as well as the Yondai Maou have a mission for the two of you.", he said.

Mission…

Is it about Urizen?

Or something else that is stupid?

As I was having doubts, Shemhazai said.

"We know that you don't like being bossed around, but this mission can only be accomplished by the two of you, who, alongside Kiba Yuuto-kun, have demonstrated finesses in completing the Hawaiian mission not long ago."

Hmm?

Oh, that mission.

Several days before the battle with Loki, I met a roadblock during the development of the Nega harvester. Various simulations indicated, alongside several early prototypes, displayed the fact that the device was prone to overload. With the right materials, we could solve the issue. As Ddraig and I were deep in thoughts, we received the mission from Sirzechs, who came to our house that day to inform me of Urizen's interference.

The mission objective was that the three of us: Me, Kiba and Alex, to arrive at the abandoned military air field, Morse Field on the Big Island of Hawaii, investigate the intentions of the enemy, and drive away (eliminate if possible) three of Urizen's high-ranking demon minions.

After all the hassle, we discovered that the third minion, who was unidentified before, revealed to be a Demonic anti-fortress weapon made by fusing a massive detached portion of the roots of the Qliphoth with a huge batch of Gilgamesh, the strongest metal in Inferno.

We managed to kill it with the assistance of the mysterious man, who encouraged me back in the night that the Grigori Cadre, Kokabiel, attacked Kuoh town. We also managed to defeat one of the two remaining minions, but both managed to escape.

Despite having managed to find out what the enemy did during their time at Hawaii, which was to plant a Monolithic Hell Gate, we were unable to find out about their plans. The investigation is still currently underway by the Intelligence units of the Devils' side and the Fallen Angels' side, respectively.

"So what is the Mission?", asked Alex.

It's natural for him to ask that at this point. He's Michael attendant, an official officer in Heaven. Unlike me, who is likely to refuse something that won't involve Urizen, he won't deny participating. Not because that he has to as an officer of Heaven, but because he wants to participate. He's that dedicated to Heaven and the Alliance after all.

"You two know about the nine-tailed fox, right?", asked Shemhazai.

Kyuubi, the Nine-tailed fox, the ancient being of Japanese Mythology, who is the center of the spiritual leylines of Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. That being's existence is what that is keeping the whole city of Kyoto from falling apart.

"So? Is there something we have to know about that being?", I asked.

Shemhaza nodded.

"A few days ago, she went missing."

Missing?

"Was she kidnapped?", asked Alex.

If that's the case, then it must be a fool, or fools, who is either crazy beyond curing or wholeheartedly wanted to bring the whole ancient capital down. Attempting to bring the Kyuubi outside of the city will cause grave consequences, not just to the place, but also the people.

"We do not know for sure at the moment, but it's highly the case, since the Youkais of Kyoto, who we are trying to negotiate with, have no news of her wherebouts, and are in quite a state of panic."

Yeah… definitely sounds like a kidnap alright.

"We want you two to go there and investigate the locations of abnormalities, to look for evidence that can help find the Kyuubi quicker. You will be arriving at Kyoto tomorrow under the guise of a small internship, all necessary equipment will be provided by us. Do you have any question?", said Shemhaza.

"No, I don't. I'll participate, though about Vergil… he can be a bit difficult to persuade…", said Alex as he looks at me, Shemhaza followed suit.

"Hmm…"

I did not pay attention to what they said, and was immersed in thoughts.

After a good while, I spoke.

"For a second there I thought that it was going to be a ridiculous mission, since it doesn't involve Urizen, and it came from the Vice-governor of Grigori, the government group of the Fallen Angels who have Azazel lead them…"

"We knew you would say that…", said Shemhaza as he smiled wryly.

"… but this is a serious case. Very well, I'll participate as well"

They both became surprised by my reply.

"What? Even I don't tolerate unnecessary chaos. Kyoto collapsed is certainly not what even I, would want."

The last thing I need is this whole nation, my second and current home, collapses.

Just like that, a new mission was added to our list of work. It seems that we're traveling with the kids to Kyoto.

*Home, messy night*

"Please... Vergil-san, give me..."

It was a certain night before the kids' school trip. With her hair let down, Akeno was cornering me on the bed. She was wearing her very sheer yukata loosely, but it had begun to slide off, and the pale tender skin of her shoulders was revealed. Not only that, even the chest area was quite open to view...

With a seductive expression, Akeno was crawling over and approaching me on all fours.

"...Vergil-san is going to abandon me and have fun in Kyoto...", said Akeno as she creid out sadly and started embracing me.

"Akeno, it's going to be only for a few days and nights. And we'll be there for the mission, not sightseeing", I replied.

I then smelled the fragrance of Akeno's hair as her yukata was almost completely off. She lied on my chest and sounded like she was going to cry.

"...Three whole days, I won't be seeing you ... ? I could die of loneliness..."

...What is this? Ever since the battle with Loki, she has displayed even and stronger desire to have me spoil her when we're alone together. When I was reading books, she leaned closely with her head on my shoulder. When I was going through the daily calibrations of the Negative Harvester, she came in and asked me if I could go shopping with her. If I declined, then she started pouting, but if I changed my mind and agree, she instantly gives out an rather immensely cute smile. She was more like a happy normal girl than the typical onee-sama she usually is for her kouhai. Though, I find it surprising that she can keep that attitude while in school and when were home, she's completely different.

Akeno then clasped my hands and hers together.

"So, for tonight, I will refill five days and four nights worth of you."

"Refill?"

What is she talking about?

"Yes, refill. By caressing Vergil-san's skin, being fondled by Vergil-san and feeling your manliness, I will be able to experience the true meaning of being a woman."

Okay, this needs to stop.

"Akeno…"

"Please don't say anything…"

Akeno interrupted me.

"There is no Senpai or Kouhai or any of the sort in bed. Only man and woman. That is the only point that matters."

…

As I was about to push her away…

"Akeno? What are you doing?"

It was Rias, she is radiating dangerous aura.

Akeno simply went 'ufufu', laughing seductively, and began to stroke her long black hair.

"Ara, ara, the scary—onee-sama is glaring at me and Vergil-san. Could it be that, after seeing us like this, you are jealous? Ufufu."

"I just went to take a bath, and then you came to seduce Vergil. How daring have you become?"

"I'm always this daring, all the time. Look, like this..."

Having said that, Akeno pressed her body onto me and started grinding on me.

Okay, hold on…

"...Well said. Akeno-san is too sly."

Huh? I turn my head to where that voice was and... it's Koneko! She's hugging my head from behind!

"Koneko? When did you...?"

Did she hide her presence and sneak into the room? Wearing a thin white robe, cat ears and tail deployed, she was hugging my head tightly with her small body.

"...I don't want to separate from Senpai either... Senpai, let's do several days-worth of Senjutsu treatment for tonight..."

Koneko pressed her body against my back while showing a lonely expression

*Sigh*

This is going too far…

How are all of you going to take care of yourself if you can't handle being away from me for just a few days?

"E-even Koneko... But Vergil is clearly mine... He is my most adored Vergil... You all are going too far!"

In front of me, Rias was trembling, her face pouting tearfully.

SLAM!

With a sound, the door opened to reveal Asia. Seeing the situation, she immediately began to cry out.

"How! How can this be...? Not only Rias onee-sama, but even Akeno-san and Koneko-chan too! Ooh, ooh, ooh, leaving out just me...? Unacceptable! I have to join in too! Hey—!"

Asia jumped on the bed. Grabbing my leg, she hugged it tightly… with the determination of never letting go.

"I won't let go of Vergil-san! We have to sleep together tonight!"

…

I facepalmed in my mind immediately…

These kids…

Then Rias yelled out as she couldn't stand it.

"Really! You all! Why won't you listen to me, your master!"

Rias gave her orders as the master. But the kids clinging to me had no intention of obeying quietly.

" " "Because he is my - " " "

"Vergil-san!" "...Senpai!" "Vergil-san!"

"No! He's mine~~!"

The tearful screams of Rias echoed within the house. That night before the mission, my bed got turned into a battlefield between girls…